Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
How To Register Secret Code
Required Special Tools:Β
- MB991958: M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main harness A
Each individual secret code is registered inside the transmitter, and so it is necessary to resister these codes with the EEPROM inside the receiver in the following cases.
- When the transmitter or ETACS-ECU is replaced
- If more transmitters are to be used
- If it appears that a problem is occurring because of faulty registration of a code.
A maximum of four different codes can be stored in the EEPROM memory (four different transmitters can be used). When the code for the first transmitter is registered, the previously registered codes for all transmitters are cleared. Therefore, if you are using four transmitters or are adding more transmitters, the codes for all transmitters must be registered at the same time.
WHEN SPECIAL TOOL MB991824 (V.C.I.) IS USEDΒ
- Check that the doors lock normally when the key is used.
- Insert the ignition key.CAUTION: To prevent damage to special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.), always turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.).
- Connect special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) to the data link connector.
- Press the hazard warning light switch six times within 10 seconds.NOTE: When the hazard warning light switch has been pressed six times, the ETACS-ECU locks and unlocks the doors automatically once. The ETACS-ECU is ready to register an encrypted code.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.